MN History; Minnesota's Newcomers

A person who comes into a country to live there.

• Governor

• Delegate

• Immigrant

• Recruiter

What were some of the reasons people emigrated from Europe and migrated to Minnesota?

• To escape war and famine in their home country.

• Because they enjoyed traveling across the Atlantic Ocean.

• Opportunity to buy land of their own.

• For the education system.

• A lack of good paying jobs back home.

Somebody who encourages new people to join a group or take action.

• Governor

• Delegate

• Immigrant

• Recruiter

The major mode of transportation during the territorial period.

• Automobile

• Railroad

• Steamboat

The president is part of the _______________ branch.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Congress makes up the _______________ branch.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The Supreme Court is part of the _______________ branch.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The Governor is part of the Legislative branch.

• True

• False

What are the requirements for becoming a U.S. Territory?

• Must have a population of 5,000 adults.

• Must have a new capitol building.

• A group of people must elect a nonvoting representative to the U.S. Congress.

• Must elect members to serve in a territorial legislature.

• The U.S. Congress must pass a law creating the territory.

A geographical area with boundaries, residents, and a government with a constitution and laws.

• Federalism

• State

• Constitution